Author: Chris Bishop
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781586637620
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
The encyclopedia of weapns of world war II is the most detailed and authoritative compendium of the weapons of mankind's greatesst conflict ever published. It is a must for the military, enthusiast, and all those interested in World War II.
The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II
Author: Chris Bishop
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781586637620
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
The encyclopedia of weapns of world war II is the most detailed and authoritative compendium of the weapons of mankind's greatesst conflict ever published. It is a must for the military, enthusiast, and all those interested in World War II.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781586637620
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
The encyclopedia of weapns of world war II is the most detailed and authoritative compendium of the weapons of mankind's greatesst conflict ever published. It is a must for the military, enthusiast, and all those interested in World War II.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II
Author: Chris Bishop
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782741671
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"All materials previously appeared in the multivolume partwork War Machine by Orbis Publishing Ltd."--Title page verso.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782741671
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"All materials previously appeared in the multivolume partwork War Machine by Orbis Publishing Ltd."--Title page verso.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I
Author: Chris Bishop
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782741411
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the first tanks to early submarines to the repeating rifle to the biplane, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I examines key weapons from the Great War. It includes more than 300 pieces of equipment from handguns to zeppelins. Each weapon system is illustrated with a detailed profile artwork and a photograph showing the weapons system in service. Accompanying the illustrative material is detailed text that lists each weapon's service history, the numbers built, and its variants, as well as full specifications. Which tanks were first used at Cambrai? What was created in response to the request for a 'bloody paralyser'? What was the range of the Paris Gun? The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I answers these questions and many more. Packed with artworks, photographs and information on each featured weapon, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I is a fantastic book for any general reader or military enthusiast.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782741411
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the first tanks to early submarines to the repeating rifle to the biplane, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I examines key weapons from the Great War. It includes more than 300 pieces of equipment from handguns to zeppelins. Each weapon system is illustrated with a detailed profile artwork and a photograph showing the weapons system in service. Accompanying the illustrative material is detailed text that lists each weapon's service history, the numbers built, and its variants, as well as full specifications. Which tanks were first used at Cambrai? What was created in response to the request for a 'bloody paralyser'? What was the range of the Paris Gun? The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I answers these questions and many more. Packed with artworks, photographs and information on each featured weapon, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I is a fantastic book for any general reader or military enthusiast.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II
Author: Chris Bishop
Publisher: MetroBooks
ISBN: 9781435156647
Category : Military weapons
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Publisher: MetroBooks
ISBN: 9781435156647
Category : Military weapons
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War II
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782746683
Category : Military weapons
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
The encyclopedia of weapons of World War II is the most detailed and authoritative compendium of the weapons of mankind's greatest conflict ever published. It is a must for the military, enthusiast, and all those interested in World War II.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782746683
Category : Military weapons
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
The encyclopedia of weapons of World War II is the most detailed and authoritative compendium of the weapons of mankind's greatest conflict ever published. It is a must for the military, enthusiast, and all those interested in World War II.
The Encyclopedia of Weapons
Author: Chris Bishop
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Features multiple entries on weapons divided into four segments and is further subdivided into types of pistols, submachine guns, rifles, mortars, antitank weapons, rocket artillery and many others. Each entry contains photographs of the weapon as well as its history and background and detailed illustrations demonstrating its action.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Features multiple entries on weapons divided into four segments and is further subdivided into types of pistols, submachine guns, rifles, mortars, antitank weapons, rocket artillery and many others. Each entry contains photographs of the weapon as well as its history and background and detailed illustrations demonstrating its action.
The Encyclopedia of Infantry Weapons of World War II
Author: Ian V. Hogg
Publisher: Horizon Book Promotions
ISBN: 9780861241552
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : da
Pages : 192
Book Description
Discusses the origins, developments, and effectiveness of pistols, rifles, machine guns, mortars, grenades, and other weapons used during World War II, on a country by country basis
Publisher: Horizon Book Promotions
ISBN: 9780861241552
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : da
Pages : 192
Book Description
Discusses the origins, developments, and effectiveness of pistols, rifles, machine guns, mortars, grenades, and other weapons used during World War II, on a country by country basis
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms
Author: Rupert Matthews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1626862729
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 621
Book Description
This comprehensive, fully illustrated reference volume covers the evolution of small arms from primitive spears to portable rocket launchers. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms details more than 1,000 weapons, complete with full-color photographs. Featuring arms from around the world and across history, this stunning guide highlights the intricacies that make each variety unique, tying in historical anecdotes as well as the history of certain brands. Revealing fascinating insights and historical episodes—such as the inspiration for Samuel L. Colt’s revolvers, or the lozenge-case gun used by Italian spies during World War II—this is an ideal resource for historians as well as fire arms enthusiasts. The volume is lushly illustrated with detailed photographs, many of which are published here for the first time.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1626862729
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 621
Book Description
This comprehensive, fully illustrated reference volume covers the evolution of small arms from primitive spears to portable rocket launchers. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms details more than 1,000 weapons, complete with full-color photographs. Featuring arms from around the world and across history, this stunning guide highlights the intricacies that make each variety unique, tying in historical anecdotes as well as the history of certain brands. Revealing fascinating insights and historical episodes—such as the inspiration for Samuel L. Colt’s revolvers, or the lozenge-case gun used by Italian spies during World War II—this is an ideal resource for historians as well as fire arms enthusiasts. The volume is lushly illustrated with detailed photographs, many of which are published here for the first time.
An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Uniforms of World War II
Author: Jonathan North
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754829881
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is an expert guide to the uniforms of Britain, America, Germany, USSR and Japan, together with other Axis and Allied forces. It is an incredible directory of the military personnel of the period, with 600 images, including photographs and illustrations of uniforms, kit, weaponry and equipment. It analyses the context of the conflict, and the ideology and politics that motivated the various national forces, as well as the experience of the soldiers who fought on the front lines. World War II was a huge conflict, fought on different fronts, covering diverse terrain and involving the fighting men of dozens of nations. At the outbreak of war in 1945 military uniforms had changed little from those worn by the soldiers of World War I, but as the conflict progressed changes were made to adapt to fighting and living conditions. This book covers in detail what the soldiers who fought in the war wore, from British infantrymen in Normandy to Japanese troops in Burma, and from Finnish ski divisions to female Chinese partisans. Lavishly illustrated, with intricate insignia detail, this book offers a definitive visual study of a pivotal period of history.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754829881
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This is an expert guide to the uniforms of Britain, America, Germany, USSR and Japan, together with other Axis and Allied forces. It is an incredible directory of the military personnel of the period, with 600 images, including photographs and illustrations of uniforms, kit, weaponry and equipment. It analyses the context of the conflict, and the ideology and politics that motivated the various national forces, as well as the experience of the soldiers who fought on the front lines. World War II was a huge conflict, fought on different fronts, covering diverse terrain and involving the fighting men of dozens of nations. At the outbreak of war in 1945 military uniforms had changed little from those worn by the soldiers of World War I, but as the conflict progressed changes were made to adapt to fighting and living conditions. This book covers in detail what the soldiers who fought in the war wore, from British infantrymen in Normandy to Japanese troops in Burma, and from Finnish ski divisions to female Chinese partisans. Lavishly illustrated, with intricate insignia detail, this book offers a definitive visual study of a pivotal period of history.
Submarines
Author: David Ross
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 078583446X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Submarines have changed the face of naval warfare since the first German U-boat in World War I. This heavily illustrated history charts submarines from then to now.
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 078583446X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Submarines have changed the face of naval warfare since the first German U-boat in World War I. This heavily illustrated history charts submarines from then to now.